CARDIFF Airport has celebrated ten years of Ryanair flights, connecting Welsh passengers with popular European destinations since 2014. More than 685,000 passengers have flown with Ryanair from Cardiff, which began services on October 30, 2014.
Ryanair currently operates routes between Cardiff and:
- Algarve (Faro)
- Costa Blanca (Alicante)
- Costa del Sol (Malaga)
- Canary Islands (Tenerife)
- Ireland (Dublin)
This variety of destinations caters to those seeking winter sun in Tenerife or a festive city break in Dublin.
Ryanair has also operated additional flights from Cardiff for events including the Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, and Champions League, increasing accessibility for sports fans.
Cardiff Airport CEO Spencer Birns said: “The whole team at Cardiff Airport wants to say a huge thank you and congratulations to Europe’s no.1 airline, Ryanair. It’s amazing to see so many of our passengers enjoying the advantages of using Ryanair flights at our Airport. People living in Wales have a great choice of popular destinations at low prices, thanks to Ryanair’s growth over the years. We’ve seen huge demand from our customers for more low-cost travel from their National Airport. We look forward to working with the team at Ryanair to continue growing in Wales.”
ABOUT CARDIFF AIRPORT
As the National Airport of Wales, Cardiff Airport plays a key role in the economy, generating over £200 million annually and supporting more than 4,000 jobs across Cardiff and St Athan. Recognized as a real living wage employer, Cardiff Airport prioritises safety, with a recent award from AirportsUK for Medium-Sized Airport Health & Safety in 2024.
Fifteen airlines currently operate from Cardiff Airport, offering 34 direct routes. Highlights include:
- KLM, connecting Wales to 155 global destinations via Amsterdam
- TUI, with 25 routes including Barbados, Mexico, and Chambéry
- European Cargo, which recently created over 30 new jobs at Cardiff
